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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 340.98 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 340.98 and 119.28 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 340.98 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/340.98 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 340.98 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 40,672.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,672.09/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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